On Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:35:40 +0000
Brian Barker <[email protected]> wrote:

> At 18:15 16/01/2026 +0000, you wrote:
> >I have two columns of data:
> >$B3:$B3845 shows 'generated' data for each day
> >$D3:$D3845 shows 'diverted' data for each day  
> 
> Your first problem is that your two data columns are not adjacent. 
> There are two ways to circumvent this:
> 
> o The obvious way: Rearrange your columns or simply copy their data 
> into other adjacent columns. If you make these copies active (=B3 and 
> so on), any changes will be carried over.
> 
> o Select the two columns *without the intervening column*. To do 
> this, select one column (or cells) and then hold the Ctrl key down 
> whilst selecting the other column or cell range. If you then click 
> the Chart button or use Insert | Chart..., the chart will use the 
> data you have selected.

Perhaps oddly, I'd managed to somehow select the data columns using
your second method. It's actually 'the rest' of drawing a chart that I
find difficult. :(

> The rest should be easy.
> 
> I trust this helps.
> 
> Brian Barker - privately

PLease respond on list.


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